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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85CCAE — Seafoam
#85CCAE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 155° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #85CCAE
- f4faf8
- d3ede2
- b2dfcc
- 91d1b6
- 70c3a0
- 4fb58b
- 3f9672
- 317559
- 235440
- 153327
- 08120e
Color schemes using #85CCAE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#85CCAE FAQ
What color is #85CCAE?
#85CCAE is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 155 degrees, 41% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85CCAE?
#85CCAE is rgb(133, 204, 174) in RGB, hsl(155, 41%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 15%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85CCAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.25:1.
What colors go well with #85CCAE?
Its direct complement is #CC85A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC85C6 and #CC8B85 gives you contrast without the vibration.